There is no necessary connection between warfare and human nature. Human nature is potentially aggressive and destructive and potentially orderly and constructive. (Margaret Mead)

There is no necessary connection between warfare and human nature. Human nature is potentially aggressive and destructive and potentially orderly and constructive.

Margaret Mead

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